The Century invites readers to submit first-person narratives (under 1,000 words) on the following topic:
Fall (Deadline: February 1, 2026)
A selection of submissions will be published in the print or web magazine. Authors of the selected essays will receive $100 and a free one-year subscription to the magazine.
Send essays as a Word document attachment to [email protected].
This series is supported by a grant from the Frederick Buechner Center, which celebrates the work of the essayist, novelist, and pastor.
